Year 2 Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover)

The School You will be working with a pioneering group, Nishkam School Trust, which is a flagship DfE Free School, and the first multi-academy free school trust in the UK.

The core of a Nishkam education is the triple pursuit of academic excellence, creating a community that supports children throughout their lives and nurturing a strong values-led approach to life.

Our children are a delight to teach, the School has exceptional resources, our teachers are enthusiastic and hardworking, and the support team is dedicated to the wellbeing of all pupils. We opened in September 2011 as a two form entry school, for pupils aged 4-11 years, with nursery provision attached. We remain significantly oversubscribed.

The Role To support the next phase of development the Governors are seeking to appoint additional experienced, bright, enthusiastic and creative teachers to join our friendly and inclusive school.

The successful candidate will be:

an exemplary Class Teacher

committed to and able to support the School ethos

able promote high standards of attainment and behaviour

inspirational, enthusiastic and highly motivated

able to work as part of a team and take individual lead as appropriate

able to inspire and appreciate creativity

able to plan and prepare lessons appropriate to the class and individuals

able to set and assess work to achieve individual progression and whole school improvement

experienced in promoting the wellbeing of pupils, providing guidance and support

able to communicate and consult with parents, and prepare reports

We will offer you

a friendly and welcoming team

hardworking and dedicated colleagues

enthusiastic and diligent children

supportive parents, carers and community

a committed and fully involved governing body

a well-resourced learning environment

opportunities for professional development

Nishkam School Trust (NST) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS disclosure.

Nishkam Primary School is a co-educational Sikh free school in Birmingham for children aged 4 to 11. The school offers the full range of National Curriculum subjects along with faith and language studies.